Electric 2 in 1 Pole Hedge Trimmer/Chainsaw

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ELECTRIC 2 IN 1 POLE HEDGE TRIMMER/CHAINSAW

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WARNING : To reduce the risk of injury, user must read this manual before assembling, operating and maintaining this unit. You are responsible for operating the product properly & safely.

Version: V1.20171101 WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING! Follow all instructions. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. These instructions below are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before using. Familiarize yourself with them to reduce hazards like personal injuries and damage to property. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety rules.……………………….…………………………………………………………………2 Symbols.…………………………….………………………………………………………………..11 Specifications……………………..…………………………..…………………………………..12 Know your product…………….………………………………………..….……………….….13 Assembly……………………………………………………………….………………..…………..15 - Pole chainsaw……………………….…………………………………………………………..16 - Pole hedge trimmer……………………………………….………………………………...20 Starting and stopping…………………………………………….……………….……………21 Operation………………………………..……………………………………………….………….22 - Pole chainsaw……………………………………………………………………………...……22 - Pole hedge trimmer……………………………………………………………………….….26 Maintenance…..…………………………………………………………………………….…….29 - Pole chainsaw…………………………………………………………………………………...29 - Pole hedge trimmer……………………………………………………………………….….35 Transport……………………………………………………………………………………….…….37 Storage……..…………………………………………………………………………………..…….38 Troubleshooting……………………………………….…………………………………….……39

SAFETY RULES result in serious injury or death to The purpose of safety symbols is to yourself or to others. attract your attention to possible WARNING: Signals a dangers. The safety symbols, and their SERIOUS hazard. Failure to explanations, deserve your careful obey a safety WARNING signal CAN attention and understanding. The safety result in serious injury to yourself or to warnings do not by themselves eliminate others. any danger. The instructions or warnings CAUTION: Signals a they give are not substitutes for proper MODERATE hazard. Failure to accident prevention measures. obey a safety CAUTION signal may DANGER: Signals an result in property damage or injury to EXTREME hazard. Failure to yourself or to others. obey a safety DANGER signal WILL 2 NOTE: Advises you of information or e) When work is to be performed instructions vital to the operation or simultaneously by two or more maintenance of the equipment. persons, always check for the presence and location of others so as WARNING:Read all safety maintain a distance between each warnings and all instructions. person sufficient to ensure safety. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric Electrical Safety shock, fire and/or serious injury. 1. Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a GENERAL POWER TOOL power tool will increase the risk of SAFETY WARNINGS electric shock. WARNING: Read the 2. Do not use the power tool if the user’s manual and follow all switch does not turn it on and off. Any warnings and safety instructions. power tool that cannot be controlled Failure to do so can result in electric with the switch is dangerous and must shock, fire and/or serious injury to the be repaired. 3. Power tool plugs must match the operator and/or bystanders and outlet. Never modify the plug in any damage to property. Make sure that way. Do not use any adapter plugs with you are familiar with the controls and earthed (grounded) the product. properly operate the product. Unmodified plugs and matching Working Area Safety outlets will reduce risk of electric a) Keep work area clean and well lit. shock. Cluttered or dark areas invite 4. Avoid body contact with earthed or accidents.Only use the product in grounded surfaces such as pipes, daylight or good artificial light. radiators, wire fences,ranges and Do not operate the refrigerators. There is an increased risk product in explosive of electric shock if your body is b))) atmospheres, such as earthed or grounded. in the presence of flammable liquids, 5. Always hook the cable to the hook gases or dust.The product create sparks provided on the product. which may ignite the dust or fumes. 6. Do not abuse the cord. Never pull, c) Thoroughly inspect the area where unplug, or carry the unit by a cord. the product is to be used and remove Keep cords away from heat, oil, water, all objects which can be thrown by the sharp edges, jagged areas and moving product. objects. Always grasp the plug when d) Mantain a minimun clearance of disconnecting a cord.Never cut the 10m from current-carrying lines. cable.Damaged or entangled cords Life-threatening danger form electric increase the risk of electric shock. shock. 7. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground 3 fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) pass on the instruction manual so that protected supply. Use of a GFCI this new end user can read it fully and reduces the risk of electric shock. carefully. 8. Connect this product only to 5. Keep in mind that the operator or alternate current 120V/60Hz. user is responsible for accidents or 9. The substitution of the plug or cable hazards occurring to other people or should be done by a qualified their property. professional and repaired, if necessary, 6. Avoid an accidental start up. Make before you operate it again. We sure that the switch is in the "CLOSE or recommend that this product should OFF" position before connecting to the be connected to residual differential power source, before transporting and whose current is lower or equal to before lifting the product. 30mA. 7. Transporting electric products with 10.Do not touch the unit, cords, power your finger on the switch or to plugging source or plugs with wet hands. products that have the switch in the Always disconnect the product from closed position can put at risk your the electric power source before personal security and cause accidents. carrying out any maintenance work on 8. Do not operate this unit when tired, this product. ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Stay alert and Personal Safety vigilant, watch what you are doing and 1. This product can cause serious use common sense when operating a injuries. Read the instructions carefully power tool. A moment of inattention for the correct handling, preparation, while operating power tools may result maintenance, starting and stopping of in serious personal injury. the product. Become familiar with all 9. Do not overwork yourself. Take controls and the proper use of the regular breaks to ensure concentrated product. work and full control over the product. 2. Before operating this tool, familiarize A moment of inattention while yourself with all the controls and operating the product may result in security features and how these serious personal injury. function. If you are not an expert user, 10. Remove branches in sections. we highly recommend that you first 11. Beware of dangerous operating use the product carrying out some light positions as well as of the risk of being work and if possible in front of an struck by falling branches or by those experienced end user. that rebound after hitting the ground. 3. This product is dangerous if not used 12. Beware of overhead power lines. Do by trained hands. not use the product in any position 4. Only lend this product to people who that causes any part to come within are familiarized with the product. 10m of overhead electrical lines. When lending the product, please also

4 13. Never cut in areas where the cutting a cover. An appropriate use of the attachment is out of sight. product will reduce the risk of contact 14. Never operate the product with with the chain in motion. damaged guards or without the guards 23. Do not attempt to remove cut in place. material from the work area or the 15. Before using the product and after cutting device when it is in motion. Be dropping or other impacts, check for sure the product is off when you signs of wear or damage and repair as perform cleaning debris. necessary. 24. Do not handle the product by the 16. Remove all other hand tools from the cutting device. The cutting device has product or its surroundings before sharp edges that can hurt yourself. starting the product. A lose hand tool 25. If the cutting mechanism strikes any left near the product can be touched foreign object or the product starts by the product whilst working and making any unusual noise or vibration, project it, causing personal damage. shut off the power source and allow 17. Maintain yourself well clear of the product to stop. Take the following moving parts and especially the chain steps: when the chainsaw is working. Before - Inspect for damage. starting the product, make sure that - Check for, and tighten, any loose parts. this are not in contact with any object. - Have any damaged parts replaced or 18. Verify the state of the tree prior to repaired with parts having equivalent cutting to ensure that dry branches will specifications. not fall off on top of you whilst cutting. 26. Keep the unit out of the reach of 19. Be particularly careful when cutting children. Stop using the product while small and young trees. Slim material bystanders, especially children, or pets can be easily caught up in the chain are nearby. Distractions can cause you and can be projected towards you and to lose control. can cause the loss of balance and 27. Disconnect the plug from the power control over the product. source before: 20. Pay attention when cutting wood -Cleaning or when clearing a blockage, that splits easily. Wood splinters could -Checking, carrying out maintenance or be propelled in any direction. Risk of working on the product, corporal damage therefore exists. -Adjusting the working position of the 21. If you are not an expert user we cutting device. recommend that you firstly practice -Leaving the product unattended. cutting trunks on top of a log holder. 28. Ensure that the product is correctly 22. Hold the front handle with the located in a designated working product disconnected and at a safe position before starting the engine. distance from other body parts. When 29. While operating the product, always transporting or storing the product, ensure that the operating position is always cover the blade and chain with safe and secure.

5 30. Do not operate the product with a 3. Hold the power tool by insulated damaged or excessively worn cutting gripping surfaces only, because the blades chain or edges. saw chain may contact hidden wiring 31. Always ensure that all handles and or its own cord. Saw chains contacting guards are fitted when using the a “live” wire may make exposed metal product. Never attempt to use an parts of the power tool “live” and incomplete product or one fitted with could give the operator an electric an unauthorised modification. shock. 32. Always be aware of your 4. Wear safety glasses and hearing surroundings and stay alert for possible protection. Further protective hazards of which you may not be equipment for head, hands, legs and aware due to the noise of the product. feet is recommended. Adequate 33. Remove any adjusting key or wrench protective clothing will reduce personal a from rotating part before turning the injury by flying debris or accidental power tool on. A wrench or a key left contact with the saw chain. attached to a rotating part of the 5. Do not operate a chain saw in a power tool may result in personal tree. Operation of a chain saw while injury. up in a tree may result in personal 34. Dress properly. Do not wear loose injury. clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, 6. When cutting a limb that is under clothing and gloves away from moving tension be alert for spring back. parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long When the tension in the wood fibers is hair can be caught in moving parts. released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the Pole Chain Saw Safety chain saw out of control. Warnings 7. Use extreme caution when cutting 1. Keep all parts of the body away brush and saplings. The slender from the saw chain when the chain material may catch the saw chain and saw is operating. Before you start the be whipped toward you or pull you off chain saw, make sure the saw chain is balance. not contacting anything. A moment of 8. Follow instructions for lubricating, inattention while operating chain saw chain tensioning and changing may cause entanglement of your accessories. Improperly tensioned or clothing or body with the saw chain. lubricated chain may either break or 2. Always hold the chain saw with your increase the chance of kickback. right hand on the rear handle and 9. Keep handles dry, clean, and free your left hand on the front handle. from oil and grease. Greasy, oily Holding the chain saw with a reversed handles are slippery causing loss of hand configuration increases the risk of control. personal injury and should never be 10.Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw done. for purposes not intended. For

6 example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation. Kickback Safety b) Linear Kickback can happen Kickback may occur when the nose or when the wood on either side of a cut tip of the guide bar touches an object, closes in and pinches the moving saw or when the wood closes in and pinches chain along the top of the guide bar. the saw chain in the cut. This can cause the chain to instantly Tip contact in some cases may cause a stop. The chain force is then reversed, sudden reverse reaction, kicking the causing the saw to move in the guide bar up and back towards the opposite direction, sending the saw operator. straight back toward the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep c) Pull-In can happen when the your cutting jobs free from accident or moving chain on the bottom of the injury. guide bar hits a foreign object inside Understanding Kickback the wood. This can cause the chain to A basic understanding of kickback can suddenly stop. The saw is then pulled help reduce or eliminate the forward and away from the operator, element of surprise and the chance of which could potentially result in the kickback-related injury. Sudden surprise loss of control of the saw. contributes to accidents. Kickback Safety Precautions a) Rotational Kickback can Take the following steps to reduce the happen when the upper tip of the guide chance of accident or injury: bar contacts an object while the chain is 1. Do not rely exclusively upon the moving . This can cause the chain to dig safety devices built into the unit. into the object and momentarily stop 2. Do not overreach. Always keep moving. The guide bar is then kicked up proper footing and balance. Take extra and back toward the operator in a care when working on stairs, steep lightning-fast reverse reaction. slopes or inclines. 7 3. Do not extend arms above shoulder against the wood. height. 13.Do not cut more than one log or 4. Do not make cuts with the tip of the branch at a time. guide bar. 14.Do not twist the unit when removing 5. Make sure the area of operation is the guide bar from a cut. free from obstructions. Do not let the 15.Watch out for shifting objects (logs, tip of the guide bar contact any object, branches, etc.) that might pinch or fall such as a log, branch, the ground or onto the saw chain during operation. other obstruction. 16.Only use wedges made of wood or 6. Always inspect the wood before plastic. Do not use metal to hold a cut cutting. Foreign objects could damage open. the unit or cause serious personal 17.Follow the manufacturer’s injury. Never cut through nails, metal sharpening and maintenance rods, railroad ties or pallets. instructions for the saw chain. 7. Do not operate the unit with one 18.Only use replacement bars and hand! Serious injury to the operator, chains specified by the manufacturer helpers or bystanders may result from or the equivalent. These are available one-handed operation. This unit is from authorized service centers. Use of intended for two-handed use. Always any unauthorized parts or accessories grip the unit firmly with both hands could lead to serious injury to the when the unit is running. Do not let go. operator or damage to the unit and will A firm grip will help maintain control of void the warranty. the unit and reduce the chance of 19.Use devices that reduce the risks kickback. associated with kickback, such as 8. Hold the pole shaft with the left hand low-kickback chains, guide bar nose and the rear handle with the right hand. guards, chain brakes and low-kickback Firmly encircle the pole shaft and rear guide bars. There are no other handle with the thumbs and fingers. replacement components for achieving 9. Stand slightly to the left of the unit to kickback protection in accordance with avoid being in the direct line of the saw CSA Z62.3. chain. 20.A low-kickback saw chain is a chain 10.Never start the saw when the guide that has met the kickback performance bar is inside an existing cut. Be requirements of ANSI/OPEI extremely careful when re-entering a B175.1-2012 when tested according to cut. the provisions specified in ANSI/OPEI 11.Always begin a cut with the unit B175.1 -2012. A low-kickback saw chain running at full speed. Squeeze the is a chain that is also in accordance trigger switch and maintain a steady with CSA Z62.3. Do not use a cutting speed. Slower speeds increase replacement saw chain unless it has the chance of kickback. met these requirements for this 12. Keep the saw housing pressed firmly specific model or has been designated

8 as a low-kickback replacement saw “live ” and could give the operator an chain in accordance with ANSI/OPEI electric shock. B175.1 -2012. As saw chains are 5. Keep cable away from cutting area. sharpened, some of the low-kickback During operation the cable may be qualities are lost and extra caution hidden in shrubs and can be should be used. accidentally cut by the blade. 23. Do not install a bow guide on this 6. DANGER - Keep hands away from unit. Bow guides have larger kickback blade. Contact with blade will result zones, which increase the chance of in serious personal injury. kickback and serious injury. This Vibration And Noise Reduction increase is not significantly reduced by 1. To reduce the impact of noise and using a low-kickback saw chain. Using a vibration emission, limit the time of bow guide on this unit is extremely operation, use low- vibration and dangerous. low-noise operating modes as well as Hedge Trimmer Safety wear personal protective equipment. Warnings: 2. Prolongedexposure to vibrations can 1. Use both hands when operating the cause injuries and neurovascular hedge trimmer. Using one hand could disorders (also called “Renaud’s cause loss of control and result in syndrome”or “white hand”). especially serious personal injury. to people suffering from circulation 2. Keep all parts of the body away disorders. The symptoms can regard from the cutter blade. Do not remove the hands, wrists and fingers and are cut material or hold material to be cut shown through loss of sensitivity, when blades are moving. Make sure torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of the switch is off when clearing jammed or structural changes to the skin. These material. Blades coast after turn-off. A effects can be worsened by low moment of inattention while operating ambient temperatures and/or by the hedge trimmer may result in gripping the handgrips excessively serious personal injury. tightly. If the symptoms occur, the 3. Carry the hedge trimmer by the length of time the machine is used handle with the cutter blade stopped. must be reduced and a doctor Proper handling of the hedge trimmer consulted. 3. will reduce possible personal injury When working with the device, a from the cutter blades. certain level of noise cannot be avoided. 4. Hold the power tool by insulated Noisy work should be scheduled for gripping surfaces only, because the hours, during which it is allowed by cutter blade may contact hidden statute or other local regulations. wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades Adhere to any applicable rest times and contacting a “live” wire may make limit your working time to the necessary exposed metal parts of the power tool minimum time. For your personal protection and the protection of people 9 nearby, suitable hearing protection must handles If you detect any of the be worn. symptoms of the white finger 4. Take the following points into account syndrome, consult immediately with to minimize the vibration and noise your doctor. exposure risks: Safety Rules For Extension Cord - Only use the product as intended by its Make sure your extension cord is in design and these instructions. good condition. When using an - Ensure that the product is in good extension cord, be sure to use one condition and well maintained. heavy enough to carry the current - Use correct application tools for the your product will draw. An undersized product and ensure they in good extension cord will cause a drop in line condition. voltage resulting in loss of power and - Keep tight grip on the handles/grip overheating. Table 1 shows the correct surface. size to use depending on cord length - Maintain this product in accordance and nameplate ampere rating. If in with these instructions and keep it well doubt, use the next heavier gage. The lubricated (where appropriate). smaller the gage number, the heavier - Plan your work schedule to spread any the cord. To reduce the risk of high vibration tool use across a number disconnection of appliance cord from of days. the extension cord during operating: The prolonged use of the product, I) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1; or exposes the client to vibrations that in II) Use one of the plug-receptacle extreme cases and through many hours retaining straps or connectors described of use of the product could cause the in this manual. "white finger syndrome" also known as Minimum gauge for extension cords Raynaud phenomenon, This causes a reduction in the tact of the fingers and Volts Total length of cord in feet their capacity to regulate temperature 120V 25 50 100 150 generating a lack of sensibility.This Ampere sickness could in extreme cases cause rating more AWG problems with the nerve endings. than-not The exposure to the vibrations is the more than cause of the white finger syndrome, To 0-6 18 16 16 14 minimise this effect as much as possible, 6-10 18 16 14 12 follow the following recommendations: METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD - Always use gloves. - Always have your hands warm. - Ensure that the cutting device is always sharp. - Take frequent breaks. - Always hold the product tightly by the (A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN 10 ANSI / ISEA Z87.1 standards Wear safety helmet! Wear head protection when operating this unit; falling (B) CONNECT PLUG AND RECEPTACLE objects can cause severe head injury. Use a full face SYMBOLS shield when needed. This operator's manual describes safety Wear protective clothing and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and WARNING: Avoid maintenance and repair information. dangerous environments. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Never operate the unit in the Indicates danger, warning or rain or in damp or wet caution. May be used in conditions. Moisture is a conjunction with other shock hazard. symbols or pictographs. Do not touch the cutting READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL device until it stops completely. Read the WARNING: Unplug the product before operators manuals and doing any maintenance work follow all warnings and on the product. safety instructions. Failure to Remove plug from the power do so can result in serious source immediately if the injury to the operator and/or cable is damaged or cut bystanders DOUBLE INSULATED: Wear protective non-skid ClassⅡdevice .This device boots with protective steel. must not be earthed. KICKBACK WARNING: Wear security gloves and Contact of the guide bar use both hands. tip with any object should Wear ear protection be avoided. Tip contact WARNING:Loud noise can may cause the guide bar cause severe hearing loss. to move suddenly upward Wear ear protection when and backward, which may operating this unit. cause serious injury. Wear eye goggles. CHAIN DIRECTION Thrown objects can cause Make sure the saw chain severe eye injury.Wear eye faces the direction shown protection meeting current when installed on the 11 guide bar. Refer to Installing the Guide Bar Always beware of the and Saw Chain in the danger from overhead Maintenance section. electric-power line, keep a safe distance at WARNING: Keep all least 10M(32.8ft) from bystanders, especially the power line. children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area. Objects thrown by the product could hit the user or other bystanders.

SPECIFICATIONS Model A11706 POLE CHAINSAW Engine Electric 120V ~ 60Hz Power 6.5 Amp

Protection class II / Saw Chain speed 26.8 mile/h (12m/s) Chain oil tank capacity (cm3) 120ml / 4.2fl oz Bar length 10 inch (254mm) Bar #: AP10-40-507P Chain # 3.8.050 052 Chain pitch 3 / 8" (9.525 mm) POLE HEDGE TRIMMMER Engine 120V ~ 60Hz Power 4.6Amp Protection grade IP20 Blade length: 20 inch Cut capacity: 3 / 4 inch(19mm)

Protection class / II Weight 7 kg (15.45lbs)

12 Know Your Product

1. Shoulder Strap 13. Motor 2. Inner Pole 14. Guide 3. Locking Knob 15. Blade 4. Outter Pole 16. Blade Sheath 5. Auxiliary Handle 17. Sawchain 6. Lock Ring 18. Bar 7. Cable Hook 19. Oil Tank Cap 8. Power Cord 20. Oil Lever Window 9. Trigger Switch 21. Chainsaw Motor 10. Rear Handle 22. Chain Sheath 11. Locking Switch 23. Bar-Retaining Nut 12. Rotating Button 24. Bar Cover 13 ACCESSORIES Hex Wrench 1pc

Socket wrench & Slotted 1pc screw driver

The diagrams and pictograms herewith enclosed in this manual are a guide but not necessarily an exact copy of the actual product. during operation. CHAINSAW POWERHEAD - A chain saw INTENED USE without the saw chain and guide bar. 1. The product is intended for cutting DRIVE SPROCKET - A toothed wheel that limbs with a thickness of max. 178 mm. drives the saw chain. The product may only be used with the REAR HANDLE - A support handle located guide bar/saw chain combination toward the rear of the chain saw. stated in these instructions. It is not GUIDE BAR - A solid railed structure that permitted to use other types or sizes. supports and guides the saw chain. 2. The product must not be used for GUIDE BAR TIP - The tip or end of the cutting other materials, such as plastic, guide bar. stone, metal or wood that contains REDUCED-KICKBACK GUIDE BAR - A foreign objects and must not be used guide bar that has been demonstrated outside of domestic premises. to reduce kickback significantly. 3. The maximum cutting capacity LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN - A saw 178mm (7 inch) according to the chain that complies with the kickback application. Do not cut plants performance requirements of ANSI/OPEI exceeding the stated maximum B175.1-2012 when tested on a capacity. representative sample of chain saws. 4. This product is intended for private Low-kickback saw chain significantly domestic use only, not for any reduces the chance of kickback and the commercial trade use. It must not be intensity of kickback, due to specially used for any purposes other than designed depth gauges and guard links. those described. SPIKED BUMPER - The pointed tooth ESSENTIAL TERMS AND (or teeth), at the front of the chain saw, DEFINITIONS used during felling and bucking to help CHAIN SAW - A tool designed to cut pivot the saw and maintain a stable wood with a saw chain. A chain saw is position while cutting. an integrated unit comprised of a motor, TRIGGER SWITCH - A device that, when saw chain, guide bar, and handles that operated in conjunction with the are designed to be held by two hands trigger, turns the motor on. Releasing the trigger immediately turns the 14 motor off. The saw chain will then coast to a stop. ASSEMBLY LOCK SWITCH- A device that prevents WARNING: To prevent serious injury, the unit from starting accidentally. The never assemble, disassemble or adjust trigger cannot be squeezed unless the the unit while it is running. Always switch lockout is manually engaged. disconnect the unit from the power KICKBACK - A sudden backward source to prevent the unit from starting and/or upward motion of the guide accidentally. Always allow the unit to bar and saw chain. Kickback can cool before assembling, disassembling occur if the upper portion of the or adjusting the unit. guide bar tip touches an object while Unpack the saw chain is spinning (rotational 1. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, kickback). Kickback can also occur if stable surface. the wood closes in and pinches the 2. Remove all packing materials and saw chain inside the cut (linear shipping devices if applicable. kickback). 3. Make sure the delivery contents are ROTATIONAL KICKBACK - A sudden complete and free of any damage. If backward and upward motion of the you find that parts are missing or guide bar and saw chain. Rotational show damage do not use the product kickback can occur if the upper portion but contact our customer service of the guide bar tip touches an object center. Using an incomplete or while the saw chain is spinning. The damaged product represents a hazard guide bar and saw chain are then to people and property. kicked up and back toward the 4. Ensure that you have all the operator in a lightning-fast reverse accessories and tools needed for reaction. assembly and operation.This also LINEAR KICKBACK (PINCH KICKBACK) - includes proper personal protective A sudden backward motion of the equipment. guide bar and saw chain. Linear (pinch) kickback can occur if the wood closes WARNING: Be careful with in and pinches the saw chain inside a small parts that are removed during cut. The saw is then sent straight back assembly or when making adjustments. toward the operator. Make sure you do not lose them. NORMAL CUTTING POSITION - The positions assumed while making Packing list bucking and felling cuts. - Chainsaw Powerhead 1pc LIMBING - The process of removing - Chain Sheath 1pc branches from a fallen tree. PRUNING - The process of cutting limbs - Extension Tube 1pc from a living tree. - Hex. Wrench 1pc - Shoulder Strap 1pc 15 - Chain And Bar 1Set protective gloves when handling or - Socket wrench 1pc performing maintenance on the saw chain. - Auxiliary handle 1pc The guide bar and saw chain need to be - User Manual 1pc removed when certain maintenance - Hedge Trimmer 1pc procedures are performed, such as Powerhead when rotating the guide bar. When - Blade Sheath 1pc replacing old guide bars and saw chains - Guard 1pc with new parts. - Guard screw 4pcs ATTENTION! Never touch, adjust or file the chain with the engine n POLE CHAINSAW running. Disconnect the product before operating the chain. Chainsaw Powerhead 1. Remove the 3pcs hex screws with hex WARNING: Never start the wrench. product before installing the chain, bar and chain cover screw. ! Place the ATTENTION Without these pieces properly installed, removed hex nuts and screws well. there is risk of personal damages. Do not miss them. 2. Loosen the locking knob and pull out 1. Use only the guide bar and saw the inner pole, then put it into the chain according to the technical data opening powerhead until the hole in of the product. the pole matches the hole of the middle hex screw. WARNING: Always use a 3. Put hex screws and nuts into the saw chain designed as “low-kickback” holes, then tighten them well. or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback requirements! A standard saw chain (a chain which does not have the kickback reducing guard links) should only be used by an experienced professional operator! Nevertheless, a low-kickback saw chain does not completely eliminated kickback! A low-kickback or “safety” Guide Bar and Saw Chain chain should never be regarded as complete protection against injury! The guide bar and chain can only be WARNING: The saw chain is adjusted, with the engine stopped. very sharp. Always wear heavy-duty 16 2. Loosen bar-retaining nut with the into the lower hole(B) on the guide socket wrench provided anticlockwise bar. and remove it together with bar cover.

7. Refit the cover, slightly tighten the bar-retaining nut. Do not tighten fully. NOTE: The saw chain has not yet been tensioned. Tension the chain as described 3. Ensure that the tension pin is under “Adjusting The Chain Tension”. adjusted to its far right position. If not, After operating the product for approx. turn the tension screw anticlockwise 30min, adjust the chain. with the slotted screwdriver.

8. Check that the chain slides along the 4. Spread the saw chain around the bar maimtaining at all times the guide bar. Slide the chain into the tension when you move it with your groove around the guide bar. Pay gloved hands, If needed, repeat the attention to the cutting direction. process until the chain is mounted correctly.

ATTENTION! New chains have a certain dilatation when first used. Verify and regulate the tenion of the chain regularly. An incorrectly tensed chain will wear out quickly and will also wear out the guide of the bar. 5. Align the saw chain around the drive sprocket and place one corner of the The Chain Tension guide bar into a gap of the sprocket. Always check the saw chain tension before use. A new saw chain tends to stretch and will need readjustment after first cuts and regularly during use, approx. every five cuts. After initial operation, new chains can lengthen considerably. This is normal during the break-in period and the interval 6. Make sure the tension pin is inserted between future adjustments will 17 lengthen quickly.

CAUTION: The guide bar, saw chain, and saw bearings will wear more rapidly if the saw chain is not properly tensioned. Maintaining proper chain tension will improve cutting performance and prolong the life of the saw chain. 2. Hold the guide bar tip up and use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the WARNING: To prevent chain-tensioning screw. serious injury, never touch the saw chain or adjust the chain tension while the unit is running. Disconnect the unit from the power source to prevent the unit from starting accidentally.

WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear heavy-duty protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the saw a) Turn the chain-tensioning screw chain. clockwise to tighten the saw chain. Check the chain tension before and b) Turn the chain-tensioning screw during operation. Adjust the chain counterclockwise to loosen the saw tension whenever the flats on the saw chain. chain hang out of the bar groove. The desired chain tension depends upon the temperature of the saw chain. c) Cold Chain Tensioning - The saw chain should fit snuggly against the underside of the guide bar. There should be no sag. d) Warm Chain Tensioning - The saw chain will expand as it heats up during 1. Use the wrench to slightly loosen the operation. The drive links should hang bar- retaining nuts. DO NOT remove approximately 1/16 inch (1.3 mm) out the bar-retaining nuts. of the guide bar groove.

18 5. Hold the guide bar tip up and securely tighten the bar-retaining nut. 3. Check the chain tension using one Do not tense the chain too much. hand to lift the saw chain against the Connecting To Power Supply weight of the product. The correct chain tension is achieved when the WARNING: Make sure the saw chain can be lifted by approx. 2- trigger switch is released before 4mm(0.94inch) from the guide bar in connecting or disconnecting the power the centre. source. Refer to the “Starting and a. In example (A) the chain is too tense. Stopping” section. b. In example (B) the chain is not tense The cable section must be at least enough. 1.5mm2 and the cable must have a maximum length of 25m(82ft) and it must be completely unrolled before starting to work with the product

4. Hold the guide bar tip up and move the saw chain back and forth along the Insert the extension power cord to the guide bar. Make sure the saw chain hole and on the hook provided to this moves freely and is in proper mesh effect at the back of the product. with the sprocket. If the saw chain Prolongators longer than 25m(82ft) will does not move easily, slowly turn the reduce the working efficiency of the chain-tensioning screw product. counterclockwise to loosen the saw chain. Adding Sawchain Oil This unit comes from the factory with the chain oil tank empty. Fill the chain oil tank with good quality sawchain oil before starting or using the unit.

19 CAUTION: Only use sawchain oil specfically recommended for chainsaws that perform over a wide range of temperatures with no diluting required in the chain oil tank. 6. Place guard as shown this Figure, Insert the 4pcs screws and tighten WARNING: Do not use oils with impurities as this could damage the oil pump of the product.

WARNING: Do not use motor oil or any other petroleum-based oil. Do not use dirty, used or contaminated oil. Damage may occur to the guide bar or THE SHOULDER STRAP saw chain. Dispose of old oil according 1. Use your thumb or fingers to to local regulations. squeeze the safety lock piece, put the hook to the hanging part of the tool. 2. Move slide buckle to adjust the n POLE HEDGE TRIMMER length of the shoulder strap. Adjust 1. Remove the hex screw 1 and hex nut the length of the shoulder strap to with the hex wrench. obtain a comfortable working position. A few practices swings without ATTENTION! Place the starting motor should be made to removed hex nut and screw well. Do determine correct balance. not miss them. 3. Put the shoulder strap over your 2. Lightly loosen other 4pcs hex screws right shoulder. Carry the tool engine at around the hex screw 1. It’s not the right side of your body. necessary to remove them. 3. Loosen the lock knob and pull out the inner pole, then tighten the lock knob. 4. Put it into the opening powerhead until the hole in the pole matches the hole of the hex screw 1. 5. Insert the hex screw 1 and nut, then tighten them and other 4pcs hex 4. If the shoulder strap is too close to screws. your body, you can loose the hex screw with hex wrench, then push the lock ring further. When the distance is fit

20 for your operation, tighten the hex and any extensions must always be screw. behind the product and the end user. 5. Fill the sawchain oil tank. Refer to “Adding Sawchain Oil” 6. Connect the power cord to an appropriate extension cord. Starting To help prevent the motor from starting accidentally, the trigger switch and locking switch must both be engaged to THE AUXILIARY HANDLE start the unit. Place the auxiliary handle to telescopic 1. Push the locking switch forward, then tube, adjust to desired position and squeeze and hold the trigger switch to tighten the screw (A) by Allen key set (B) start the unit. firmly. 2. Release the locking switch. Stopping Release the trigger switch and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. NOTE: Upon release of the trigger switch, the locking switch will reset to the locked position Checkpoints After Starting The Product STARTING AND CAUTION: Pay attention to STOPPING loosening or overheating of the parts. If any abnomal, immediately stop the Before Starting The Unit product and check it carefully. In case of 1. Replace parts that are cracked, mechanical failure. Have the product chipped, or damaged in any way. Do repaired in the technical service center not operate the unit with loose, before operating again. Do not use the damaged parts or improperly adjusted. product if it is damaged or improperly 2. Before start up, remove the security adjusted. blade protector from the blade. 3. Check that the moving parts of the WARNING: Never operate the product are not in contact with any unit without the guide bar and saw object. chain properly installed. Make sure the 4. Make sure the cable extension not bar-retaining nuts are tight and the caught in branches or other obstacles guide bar cover is securely assembled. and not in the working area. The cable 21 Make sure the saw chain is properly the proper amount of oil to the bar tensioned. and chain! Checking the lubrication requires WARNING: The saw chain will starting the engine. Before checking the spin after the unit starts. Keep hands product must be fully assembled and all and feet clear of the saw chain and do instructions must have been read. not allow the saw chain to contact any a) Make sure the guide bar and the objects. saw chain are in place when you check the oil delivery. OPERATION b) When the unit is running, check if Use this product outdoors, in dry the chain oil comes off the tip of the conditions and in temperatures bar as shown in the figure below. between 5°C and 45°C.

WARNING: Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. n POLE CHAINSAW

WARNING: Always check WARNING: Always wear the chain tension and adjust as appropriate eye, hearing, hand, foot necessary before beginning operation. and body protection to reduce the risk Refer to “The Chain Tension” in the of injury when operating this unit. Wear “Maintenance” section. head protection. Use a full face shield when needed. Refer to the “Safety” Checking the chain lubrication section for appropriate safety equipment information.

WARNING: Make sure the chain oil tank is full before operation. WARNING: Do not use a pole Check the oil level constantly so that it saw to fell a tree. Do not use a pole saw does not drop below half full. The saw to limb or buck a fallen tree. chain must be continuously coated with Tips For Best Results oil to function properly. An insufficient 1. Follow all safety instructions. Refer to amount of lubricating oil is evidenced the “Safety” section by smoke, guide bar discoloration or 2. Only cut wood and materials made of pitch build-up. wood. Do not attempt to cut sheet NOTE: This product is equipped metal, plastics, masonry or any other with an automatic oiling system! The non-wood materials oiling system automatically delivers 3. Practice cutting a few small logs 22 before beginning a major cutting m) away from all power lines. operation. First-time users should 4. Use the unit only in daylight or good practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or artificial light. cradle before undertaking other 5. Do not use the product at night, operations. when foggy or with reduced visibility 4. Do not attempt to cut limbs with that does not allow you to see all the diameters larger than max. 180 mm. working area clearly. 6. Be extremely careful when using the Preparing The Work Area product after it has been raining as the 1. Clear the area of children, floor could be slippery and you could bystanders and pets; keep them slip. outside a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a 7. Lack of rest and fatigue can cause minimum. Even then, they are still at accidents and damages. risk from thrown objects. Encourage 8. Limit the usage of this product to bystanders to wear eye protection. If stints no longer than 10 minutes and you are approached, stop the unit rest between 10 and 20 minutes immediately. When bucking, keep before using again. workers at least 15 feet (4.6 m) apart.

Do not approach the product when the motor is running. 9. Do not solely rely on the safe features of this product. 10. Turn off the engine when moving between work areas. 11. Do not use other accessories this product except those recommended by our company since its use could cause severe damage to the user, people close to the product and the product itself. 12. Verify the state of the tree before cutting to ensure that dry branches 2. Keep the work area clean. Cluttered will not fall off on top of you while areas invite injuries. Do not start cutting. cutting until the work area is clear and 13. When cutting, ensure that the tip free from obstructions. Make sure of the bar does not come into contact there is secure footing and a planned with any trunks or other obstacles. retreat path from falling trees or 14. Never let the product drop and branches. never try to stop the chain by closing 3. Do not cut near electrical cables or in on a piece of wood or any other power lines. Keep at least 50 feet (15 object. 23 15. If you carry out several cuts without letting go of the product, always turn off the product between cuts. Holding The Unit 1. Place the holding belt as shown in the image and click onto the product using the ring.

6. Maintain an adequate safety distance from the branch being cut. Where the branch will fall and make sure you are not in that area. The safte distance should be at least double the length of the branch being cut. 7. Firmly encircle the handles and/or 2. Always grip the unit firmly with both pole with the thumbs and fingers. hands when the unit is running. This will help reduce the chance of 3. Hold the product with the left hand losing control of the unit if kickback on the handle and with the right hand occurs. Any grip with thumbs and on the rear handle in such a way that fingers on the same side of the handles you can act over the control switches and/or pole is dangerous. (locking switch and trigger switch) 8. Stand in a stable position with feet with your right hand. apart and firmly planted. 9. Hold the pole with the left hand. WARNING: To reduce the risk Keep the left arm straight. Always hold of loss control and possible damages the pole in the grip area. (that could be mortal) to the user or 10. Hold the handle with the right hand. bystands, NEVER use the product one Keep the right arm slightly bent handed. 11. Hold the unit at waist level . 12. Do not extend arms above shoulder 4. Always maintain both feet on the height. Do not overreach. ground and only action the pruner saw when you are on a flat and stable surface. Maintain your body on the left side of the unit. 5. Maintain the pole saw at a maximum 60 degrees from the ground and maintain an adequate safety distance from the branch being cut.

24 Cutting Procedure Basics unless specifically trained to do so. 1. Start the unit. Refer to “Starting Do not operate the unit in a tree or on a Instructions” in the “Starting and ladder unless specifically trained to do Stopping” section. so. Always operate the chain saw only 2. Accelerate the unit to full speed when standing on fixed, secure and before cutting. level surface. Slippery or unstable 3. Press the unit against the wood and surfaces may cause a loss of balance or maintain a firm, steady pressure control of the chain saw. Do not through most of the cut. Do not put overreach .Keep a firm footing and pressure on the unit at the end of the balance during operation. This enables cut. better control of the power tool in 4. Maintain a steady speed throughout unexpected situations. the cut. Keep the unit running through the entire cut. WARNING: Falling branches 5. Do not try to force the saw through can cause serious injury. Always wear the wood. Allow the saw chain to do appropriate head protection. Plan an the cutting. Exert only light pressure. escape route away from falling limbs. Forcing the cut could result in damage Do not position any body parts directly to the unit or personal injury. below the limb when cutting. 6. Do not force the power tool 1. We recommend that you first train especially near the end of a cut. Use cutting small branches in an easy the correct power tool for your position so as to achieve expereience application. The correct power tool before moving onto more will do the job better and safer at the complicated cutting techniques. rate for which it was designed. 2. Only use this product to cut wood. 7. Release the trigger switch as soon as It is strictly prohibited to cut any the cut is completed. Allow the saw other material with this product. chain to come to a complete stop. The saw chain, guide bar and motor may 3. Do not use this product to move experience unnecessary wear if the objects. unit is run without a cutting load. 4. Whilst cutting use the product delicately. Onlyprovide a small Pruning pressure downwards but with the product at full throttle. The weight of WARNING: Do not cut above the product will be sufficient to cut. shoulder height with a chain saw. Use a 5. If the product gets tangled, do not pole saw to cut limbs above shoulder pull at it whilst the product is switched height or hire a professional. on. Stop the product and use a wedge Do not operate the unit in a tree or on a to free the product. ladder or in any other unstable surface Pruning is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. 25 1. Make the first cut approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the tree trunk. Cut upward, from the underside of the limb. Use the top of the guide bar to make this cut. Cut a third of the way through the diameter of the limb. 2. Make the second cut 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) farther out on the limb. Cut downward, from the top of the limb. 2. Always grip the unit firmly with both Use the bottom of the guide bar to hands when the unit is running. make this cut. Cut completely through Turning The Head Up And Down the limb. Press the up/down rotary button (1) to 3. Make the third cut as close to the adjust the trimmer head angle. See as tree trunk as possible. Cut upward, below. Adjust the attachment angle to from the underside of the limb stub. fit the growth of the plant. Use the top of the guide bar to make this cut. Cut a third of the way through the diameter of the limb. 4. Make the fourth cut directly above the third cut. Cut downward, from the top of the limb stub. Use the bottom of the guide bar to make this cut. Cut completely through the limb stub to meet the third cut. This will remove the limb stub.

Adjusting The Pole Extension 1. Loosen the locking knob for length adjustment completely and slide the n POLE HEDGE TRIMMER inner pole to the desired length. 2. To help maintain proper balance, Holding The Unit only extend the pole to the minimum 1. Place the holding belt as shown in length required to reach the hedge the image and click onto the product being cut. Hold the unit by the pole, using the ring. at the center of balance. 3. Screw the locking knob to lock the inner pole in place firmly.

26 so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be Trimming Tips trimmed easiest by using a sawing 1. When operating the hedge trimmer, movement. The unit is used for cutting keep the extension cord behind the in either direction in a slow, sweeping user and the trimmer. Never drape it action from side to side. over the hedge being trimmed. 9. We recommend that you test 2. This tool must not be used as a lever yourself firstly with small branches in to lift, move or split objects. an easy position so as to get some 3. Keep handles dry, clean, and free experience before starting with more from oil and grease. Greasy, oily complex cuts. handles are slippery causing loss of 10. Stand so that you are stable and control. balanced on both feet. Do not 4. Always disconnect the unit from the overreach.Be especially careful when power source when it is not in use. using the product after it has rained as 5. Do not force the hedge trimmer the ground will be slippery and you through heavy shrubbery. This can could slip. cause the blades to bind and slow 11. Never use the hedge trimmer near down. If the blades slow down, reduce power lines, fencing, posts, buildings, the pace. or other immovable objects. 6. DO not attempt to cut stems or twigs 12. Never use a blade after hitting a that are thicker than 3/4” (19 mm), or hard object without first inspecting it those obviously too large to feed into for damage. Do not use if any damage the cutting blade. Use a non-powered is detected. hand saw or pruning saw to trim large 13. If the cutting mechanism strikes any stems. foreign object or the product starts 7. If desired, you can use a string to making any unusual noise or vibration, help cut your hedge level. Decide how shut off the power source and allow high you want the hedge. Stretch a the product to stop. Take the following piece of string along the hedge at the steps: desired height. Trim the hedge just - Inspect for damage. above the guide line of string. Trim the - Check for, and tighten, any loose side of a hedge so that it will be parts. slightly narrower at the top. More of - Have any damaged parts replaced or the hedge will be exposed when repaired with parts having equivalent shaped this way, and it will be more specifications. uniform. 8. Wear gloves when trimming thorny WARNING: Always keep or prickly growth. When trimming new both hands on the hedge trimmer growth, use a wide sweeping action, handles gripping surface. Never hold 27 shrubs with one hand and operate completely. hedge trimmer with the other. Failure - Check that the temperature of the to heed this warning can result in blade is not extremely high. Always serious injury. allow the unit to cool down. - Always use security gloves when unblocking the blade.Use appropriate WARNING: Clear the area tools to remove debris, e.g. a brush or to be cut before each use. Remove all wooden stick! Never use your bare objects such as cords, lights, wire, or hands! loose string which can become - With the help of suitable tooling, entangled in the cutting blade and remove the blocking element from create a risk of serious personal injury. the blade. 17. Prepare the product to required WARNING: Read the safety length attaching the pole extensions information for safe operation using and/or the hedge trimmer shaft. the blade. Extreme care must be taken 18. Cut both sides from the bottom when using blades to ensure safe cutting upwards to the top. This will operation. Refer to General Safety prevent any of the cuttings falling into Rules and Specific Safety Rules. the path of the area still to be cut. 14. Always start the hedge cutter before placing the blade in the cutting area. Once the hedge cutter has started, place the product in the hedge in a flat position and carry out long fan like movements. If you tilt the product in the cutting direction you will obtain better cutting results. 15. Stop the engine before: -Leaving the product unattended. 19. After cutting the sides proceed to -Cleaning or when clearing a blockage, the top. -Checking, carrying out maintenance 20. When cutting wide hedges with the or working on the product, cutting area in sight move the cutting -Adjusting the working position of the blade lightly through the cutting cutting device. surface in a sweeping motion 16. NOTE: if blades do become following the shape of the hedge or jammed, stop the motor immediately, shrub. A slight tilt downwards of the allow the blades to stop, and cutting blade in the direction of disconnect the plug from the power motion is recommended for optimum source before attempting to remove cutting performance. the obstruction. - Make sure the product has stopped 28 AFTER USE 21. Move the product with slow motion 1. Disconnect the product from power forward when cutting higher hedge source. Always allow the unit to cool and the cutting area out of sight. down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! 2. Check, clean and store the product as described below.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or 22. Do not to rush and do not attempt repairs while the unit is running. Always to cut too much with one stroke of disconnect the unit from the power the cutting blade. source to prevent the unit from starting NOTE: Try to keep the cutting blade accidentally. Always allow the unit to angled at approximately 15° to the cool before servicing or repairing the cutting surface. unit. 23. Cut in a number of stages if the area Maintain the product clean, specially being cut is particularly long to the ventilating areas of the engine. achieve a better result; smaller cuttings will allow for easy WARNING: Do not modify the composting. product or the cutting elements, An NOTE: When shaping it is advisable inadequate use of these elements can to achieve a trapezoidal shape. A cause serious personal damages and trapezoidal cut corresponds to the can even be fatal. natural growth of plants and results in optimal hedge growth, as it will n expose more light to the bottom of POLE CHAINSAW the hedge. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance 29 procedures at the frequency stated in accessories could lead to serious injury the table. These procedures should also to the user, or damage to the unit, and be a part of any seasonal tune-up. void the warranty. All service, other than the maintenance Checking the Sawchain Oil procedures described in this manual, should be performed by an authorized Level service center. 1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface. 2. Look into the chain oil level window; NOTE: Some maintenance procedures use a flashlight if necessary. The oil may require special tools or skills. If you level should fill the window at least are unsure about these procedures, take halfway. If the oil level is too low, add the unit to an our authorized service bar and chain oil. Refer to “Adding the center. Sawchain Oil”. Before each use 3. Ensure there are no oil leakages. 1. Check for loose screws, nuts or bolts are tightly secured, (tighten as Motor Ventilation Ducts needed). Remove dirt from the ventilation ducts, 2. Check for damaged or worn parts. in order to prevent damage to the 3. Check the power cord and extension motor and to avoid fire hazards. cord to detect possible damage or Maintaining The Saw Chain worn. For safe, efficient operation, the saw 4. Check the saw chain sharpness. Refer chain must be maintained properly. to “Sharpening the Saw Chain”. The saw chain will wear with use, 5. Check the chain tension (adjust as causing the chain to stretch. This is needed). Refer to “The Chain Tension”. normal. When it is no longer possible to 6. Fill the chain oil tank (refill obtain a correct chain tension frequently). Refer to “Adding Sawchain adjustment, the saw chain will need to Oil” be repaired by an authorized service After each use center or replaced. Refer to “Installing Clean the unit and inspect decals. Refer the Guide Bar and Saw Chain”. to “Cleaning” in “STORAGE” section. Always keep the saw chain sharp. Every 10 hours During operation, look for the following Clean the guide bar groove and oil indicators of a dull saw chain: passages To ensure that the product cuts *If maintenance or replacement is correctly, maintain the chain sharpened. required, have the unit serviced by an There is an increase of the vibration our authorized service center. levels. NOTE: Use only original equipment Wood chips are small and powdery. manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts The saw chain must be forced and accessories for this unit. These are through the wood. available from your authorized service The saw chain cuts to one side.The cut center. Use of any other parts or 30 is not straight. If the saw chain was damaged by If any of these conditions exist, sharpen contacting hard objects, such as nails or or replace the saw chain. Refer to stones, or was abraded by mud or sand “Sharpening the Saw Chain “or on the wood, have an authorized “Replacing the Guide Bar and Saw service center sharpen the saw chain. Chain”. When sharpening the saw chain, file all NOTE: If you do not fully understand cutters to the specified angles and the sharpening procedure after reading measurements. Other angles or the instructions, have the saw chain measurements can cause excessive sharpened by an authorized service wear to the guide bar and saw chain, center or replace the saw chain. cause the chain to dull quickly and Sharpening The Saw Chain increase the chance of kickback. Fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. WARNING: Only sharpen the 1) Have the saw chain sharpened saw chain yourself if you are trained professionally at an authorised and have experience! Use proper tools service centre or sharpen the chain to sharpen the saw chain! yourself by using a suitable sharpening kit. Also observe the WARNING: The saw chain is sharpening instructions supplied very sharp. Always wear heavy-duty with the sharpening kit. protective gloves when handling or 2) A file guide is available from most performing maintenance on the saw reputable tool merchants and is the chain. easiest way to hold the file at the correct position. 3) The height difference between the WARNING：An improperly tooth and the ridge is the cutting sharpened saw chain increases the depth. When sharpening the saw chance of kickback. Failure to replace or chain you have to consider the properly maintain the saw chain can following points. cause serious injury. -File angle Never saw with a blunt chain. The saw -Cutting angle chain is blunt if you have to push the -File position product into the tree and the chips are -Diameter of round file very small. -File depth

CAUTION: A dull or improperly sharpened saw chain can cause excessive motor speed during operation, which can result in severe motor damage. 31 cutter. Lift the file away from the cutter at the end of the forward stroke. Only file on the forward stroke. maintaining a 30 angle.

4) Always wear heavy-duty protective gloves. 5) Ensure the chain is correctly tensioned. Tighten the chain tension so that the saw chain is taut and does not wobble. Refer to “The Chain Tension”. NOTE: Always file the saw chain at the Apply a few firm strokes to each tooth. midpoint of the guide bar. When filed correctly, the top plate will 6) Use a suitable round file and file be at a 30° angle and the side plate holder, whose diameter is 1.1 times will be at an 80° angle. Using the the cutting tooth depth. Make sure correct file and file holder will 20% of the file diameter is above the automatically produce the correct cutter's top plate. To sharpen the top angles. plate and side plate of each cutter. Use a 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter file. Keep the file level with the top plate of the cutter. Do not let the file dip or rock. Use light, but firm pressure.

File toward the front corner of the 32 Use a 0.025 inch (0.635 mm) depth gauge jointer and a flat file (tools not included) to lower the depth gauge to the correct clearance. File all the left-hand cutters in one After lowering the depth gauge, use direction first. Then move to the other the flat file to restore the original side of the saw chain and file all of the rounded shape to the depth gauge right- hand cutters in the opposite Take care not to damage the cutting direction. edges or nearby links.

8) A height C larger than 0.6mm will cause the chain to bite the wood and will require a higher work rate from the engine and a lower height will Occasionally remove filings with a wire mean that the chain will cut badly. brush. 9) Verify the length of the cutting teeth. 7) Use a depth gauge tool (not included) All teeth must have the same length. If to measure the depth gauge clearance necessary file the teeth until all of of each cutter. The depth gauge them have the same length. clearance must be maintained at 1/32 10)Sharpen each tooth equally by using inch (0.6 mm). The depth gauge the same number of strokes. clearance determines the depth at 11)Keep all cutter lengths equal. Check which the cutter enters the wood the safety depth gauge height every 5 during operation and the size of the sharpenings. If the depth gauges are wood chips produced. Too much also trimmed it is essential that the clearance increases the chance of original profile be restored. kickback. Too little clearance decreases 12) Depth gauge measuring jigs are the size of the wood chips, thus available from most reputable tool deceasing the ability to cut. merchants.

33 Maintaining The Guide Bar NOTE: The condition of the oil Most guide bar problems can be passages can be easily checked. If the prevented merely by keeping the passages are clear, the chain will product well maintained. Incorrect automatically give off a spray of oil filling and non-standard cutter and within seconds of the product starting. depth gauge settings are the causes of Your product is equipped with an most guide bar problems, primarily automatic oiling system. resulting in uneven bar wear. As the bar 4. Check the drive sprocket. If it is worn wears unevenly, the rails widen, which or damaged due to strain, have it may cause the chain to clatter and make replaced by an authorised service it difficult to complete straight cuts. If center. the guide bar is insufficiently lubricated and the product is operated with a saw chain which is too tight, this will contribute to rapid bar wear. To help minimise bar wear, maintenance of the guide bar as well as the saw chain is recommended. 5. Clean the guide bar groove and oil 1. Rotate the guide bar frequently, at passages whenever the saw chain is regular intervals (for example, after removed, when the unit has been every 5 hours of operation), to ensure used heavily or when the saw chain even wear on the top and bottom of appears dirty. Use a screwdriver, putty the guide bar. Refer to “the Guide Bar knife, wire brush or similar instrument and Saw Chain” in “ASSEMBLY”. to remove debris from the guide bar 2. Disassemble the guide bar and saw groove. This will keep the oil passages chain in reversed order from assembly. open to provide proper lubrication to 3. Check the oiling port for clogging the guide bar and saw chain. and clean if necessary to ensure NOTE: If the oil passages are clear, the proper lubrication of the guide bar and saw chain will give off a spray of oil saw chain during operation. Use a soft shortly after it begins to rotate during wire small enough to insert into the oil operation. discharge hole.

34 side of the bar groove) is a normal process of guide bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur. A guide bar with the following faults should be replaced: Wear inside the guide bar rails that permits the chain to lay sideways 6. Check the guide bar 'rail' for wear: Bent guide bar Hold a ruler (straight edge) against the Cracked or broken rails side of the guide bar and 'cutter side Spread rails plates'. If there is a gap between the Refer to “Installing the Guide Bar and ruler and guide bar the guide bar 'rail' Saw Chain”. is normal. If there is no gap (ruler flush against the side of the guide bar) the n POLE HEDGE TRIMMER guide bar 'rail' is worn and needs to be replaced with a new one of the same WARNING: Before type. inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, disconnect the plug from power source and wait for all moving parts to stop. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. NEVER perform maintenance or repairs while the unit is running. 7. Turn the guide bar 180° to allow even wear, thereby extending the life span of the guide bar. WARNING: When servicing, 8. Check the saw chain for possible use only identical replacement parts. wear and damages. Replace it with a Use of any other parts may create a new one if required. Experienced user hazard or cause product damage. can sharpen a dull saw chain (see Do not modify the product or the section Saw chain sharpening” below). cutting elements, An inadequate use of 9. Refit the saw chain and the guide these elements can cause SEVERE bar as described under Assembly”.3. PERSONAL DAMAGES OR DEATH. Use a small, soft wire to remove any debris from the chain oil discharge hole. WARNING: Always wear 10. Frequently check the guide bar for safety goggles or safety glasses with damage. Feathering and burring of the side shields that comply with ANSI guide bar rails (the ridges on either Z87.1 during product operation. If 35 operation is dusty, also wear a dust chemical, alkaline,pine and lemon, mask. Wear ear/hearing protection abrasive or other aggressive detergents when operating this unit. Use a hard or disinfectants to clean this product. hat or other type of safety helmet. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be WARNING: Do not at any damaged by their use. Use clean cloths time let brake fluids, gasoline, to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, NOTE : Always clean the or destroy plastic which may result in product after using it. Lack of proper serious personal injury. All service, cleaning can cause damage to the other than the maintenance product and produce a malfunction. procedures described in this manual, Regular and proper cleaning will help should be performed by an authorized ensure safe use and prolong the life service center. ofthe product. 1. Stop the motor and disconnect from WARNING: Blades are power supply. sharp, when handling the 2. Always use security gloves.The blade blade assembly, wear non-slip, very sharp. heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not 3. Carry out all maintenance work on a place your hand or fingers between clear and flat surface. And allow the blades or in any position where they unit to cool down. could get pinched or cut. Never touch 4. Clean dirt and debris from the body blades or service unit with the power of the hedge trimmer, using a slightly supply connected. damp cloth with a mild detergent. Use Checking Before Each Use a brush to clean the blade. Never use 1. Inspect the product before each use petrol, detergents, water or any other for worn and damaged parts. liquid to clean the blades. 2. Check the power cord and extension 5. In particular clean the air vents after cord to detect possible damage or every use. worn. 6. Remove stubborn dirtwith high 3. Check for loose screws, nuts or bolts pressure air (max. 3 bar). are tightly secured, (tighten as 7. Wipe off any moisture with a soft needed). cloth. 4. Check the blade sharpness. 8. Lightly coat the blade and all screws with a corrosion-inhibiting oil. Cleaning After Each Use Ventilation Motor Conducts Eliminate any dirt in the ventilation WARNING: Do not use conducts so as not damage the engine

36 and avoid the machine overheating and regularly with oil after each use to even burning. prolong the life span of cutting blade Checking After Each Use and product. Apply light machine oil 1. Check for any loose, worn or along the edge of the cutting blade. damaged parts. 4. The blades of this product are high 2. Repair or replace damaged parts and quality metal and do not need to be tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts as filed. If accidentally, the blade necessary or contact an authorised catches on a metallic surface, service centre for repair before using touches a rock or any other hard the product again.. object, a small breakage could occur. Checking The Power Cord If this small breakage does not 1. Never use the product with a impede the blades functioning damaged cable or with the electric correctly, then you can carry on power source damaged. using the product. If, on the other 2. Before connecting the product. hand, the product does not work Check the plug, power cord and properly, then take the product to extension cord periodically for customer service center. damages. If you find any damages, 5. Blade sharpening must be carried out have it repaired before operating. If by the service dealer. Do not sharpen the cable is damaged or broken, the blade yourself. The blade must be disconnect the product immediately. sharpened guaranteeing the cutting Damaged cables or twisted cables angle and blade equilibrium. Blade increase the risk of electric shock. sharpening carried out by a non 3. Damaged cords should be replaced expert will result in the product or repaired by an authorized service vibrating and will eventually cause center. damages to the product and usage problems to the end user. Blade Maintenance When checking the blade,wait for a few TRANSPORT moments after switching 1. Hold the product by the handle with the product off, the blade the product switched off and away will carry on moving. from the parts of the body, when 1. Keep the hedging blade clean and transporting or storing the product free of debris. Remove trimmings. cover the blade with a blade sheath. A 2. Keep the hedging blade sharp to proper use of the product will result in retain a good cutting performance. a reduced probability of accidental Replace a worn or damaged cutting damages with the cutting elements. blade with a new one of the same 2. If you are going to transport the type. product in a vehicle, securely fasten it 3. Lubricate the hedging blades to avoid the product slipping or

37 tumbling over. NOTE: When preparing the unit for long-term storage (30 days or more), STORAGE remove the guide bar and saw chain. WARNING: To prevent Carefully clean the guide bar sheath, serious injury, never clean the guide bar mounting surface and unit while it is running. Always sprocket. Use a firm non-wire brush to disconnect the unit from the power clean the guide bar groove. Reassemble source to prevent the unit from the unit. starting accidentally. Always allow the 3. Wipe off any moisture with a soft unit to cool before cleaning the unit. cloth. 4. Lightly coat the guide bar and saw WARNING: To prevent chain with a corrosion- inhibiting oil. serious injury, do not douse the 5. Store this product within the unit with water. Do not submerge the temperature range 0°C and 45°C. unit in water or any other liquid. Do 6. Loosen the saw chain if the chain not use strong detergents. Household tension was adjusted during operation. cleaners that contain aromatic oils such The saw chain will contract as the unit as pine and lemon, and solvents such cools, which could damage the unit if as kerosene, can damage plastic. the chain is too tight. WARNING: Always clean 7. Allow the unit to cool. the product after using it. Lack 8. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect of proper cleaning can cause damage it for any loose or damaged parts. to the product and produce a Repair or replace damaged parts and malfunction. Whenever possible, clean tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. immediately after use. 9. Cover the guide bar and saw chain with the chain sheath. 10. Lock up the unit to prevent ATTENTION! The chain of unauthorized use or damage. the product has very sharp 11. Store the unit in a clean, dry, teeth. Always use security gloves. well-ventilated area, and on a flat 1. Loosen the saw chain if the chain surface. tension was adjusted during 12. Always unplug the product from the operation. The saw chain will contract power source before storing. as the unit cools, which could damage NOTE: It is normal for bar and chain the unit if the chain is too tight. oil to seep from the unit when not in 2. Clean the unit with a damp cloth. use. Please take this into consideration WARNING: Never use when storing the unit. gasoline, solvents, detergents, water or any other liquid to clean the product.

38 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The Motor Will Not Start The extension cord is not securely Make sure each plug is securely connected connected to the unit or power source The GFCI in the outlet has tripped (if Reset the GFCI used) The breaker switch has tripped Reset the breaker switch in the home electrical panel The locking switch was not pressed Press and hold the locking switch before squeezing the trigger switch The unit is damaged Refer to Service information The Motor Lacks Power Or Stalls The extension cord wire size is Use an extension cord with the necessary inadequate wire size. Refer to the wire size Table 1 in the “SAFETY RULE” section. POLE CHAINSAW The Saw Chain Comes Off The Guide Bar The saw chain tension is too loose Tighten the saw chain tension The guide bar and saw chain are Refer to “The Guide Bar and Saw Chain” in assembled incorrectly “ASSEMBLY” The Guide Bar And Saw Chain Are Running Hot, Smoking Or Stuck The saw chain tension is too tight Loosen the saw chain tension The saw chain and guide bar lack Fill the chain oil tank and press the chain sufficient oil oil bulb, as needed The guide bar groove and oil passages Clean the guide bar and oil passages are dirty The Saw Chain Does Not Rotate The saw chain tension is too tight Adjust the saw chain tension The guide bar and saw chain are Refer to Installing the Guide Bar and Saw assembled incorrectly Chain The guide bar and saw chain are Inspect the guide bar and saw chain for damaged damage. Replace them if necessary The drive assembly is damaged Refer to Service information The Saw Chain Rotates, But Does Not Cut The saw chain is dull Sharpen or replace the saw chain The saw chain is on backwards Check and correct the saw chain direction 39 POLE HEDGE TRIMMER The blades move slowly, making noise and the blades heat up The blades are dry Oil the blades The blades are bent Contact our customer service center Cutting tooth damaged Contact our customer service center The blades too tight or loose Tighten the nuts The extension cord wire size is Use an extension cord with the necessary inadequate wire size. Refer to the wire size table in the Safety section. Engine stops Cutting device is blocked Remove blockage Excessive vibration/noise or exhaust Cutting device is dull/damaged Replace with a new one Bolts/nuts are loosen Tighten bolts/nuts Unsatisfactory cutting performance Cutting blade is dull/damaged Have a specialist to sharpen or replace it Cutting material exceeds capacity Only cut materials acc. to the capacity of the product. *If further assistance is required, contact our customer service center.